New Revised NERDC Primary 4 Christian Religious Studies Scheme of Work
Week 1: Jesus Power to Forgive Sins
1. Content: Meaning of forgiveness of sin (pardon by God), Examples: Prodigal son (Luke 15:11-32), paralytic (Mark 2:1-12).
2. Performance Objectives: Pupils should be able to define forgiveness and narrate one example.
3. Learning Activities:
i. Teacher Activities: The teacher defines term, the teacher tells stories.
ii. Learning Activities: The learners retell stories, the learners discuss personal forgiveness.
4. Teaching and Learning Resources: Bible, story illustrations, discussion prompts.
Week 2: Conditions for Forgiveness
1. Content: Needs for forgiveness.
2. Performance Objectives: Pupils should be able to list conditions like repentance.
3. Learning Activities:
i. Teacher Activities: The teacher discusses conditions with examples.
ii. Learning Activities: The learners brainstorm in groups, the learners share experiences.
4. Teaching and Learning Resources: Bible, chart of conditions.
Week 3: Jesus Prayed to the Father
1. Content: Reasons why Jesus prayed.
2. Performance Objectives: Pupils should be able to explain two reasons for prayer.
3. Learning Activities:
i. Teacher Activities: The teacher explains reasons, the teacher reads examples.
ii. Learning Activities: The learners list reasons, the learners pray in class.
4. Teaching and Learning Resources: Bible, prayer examples cards.
Week 4: Evidence of the Prayer Life of Jesus
1. Content: The importance of prayer.
2. Performance Objectives: Pupils should be able to state evidence from Jesus’ life and prayer’s importance.
3. Learning Activities:
i. Teacher Activities: The teacher shares evidence, the teacher discusses importance.
ii. Learning Activities: The learners find bible verses, the learners discuss benefits.
4. Teaching and Learning Resources: Bible, timelines of Jesus’ prayers.
Week 5: Things to Pray For
1. Content: Things to pray for.
2. Performance Objectives: Pupils should be able to list personal/national things to pray for.
3. Learning Activities:
i. Teacher Activities: The teacher guides on prayer topics.
ii. Learning Activities: The learners create prayer lists, the learners share in pairs.
4. Teaching and Learning Resources: Bible, prayer journals.
Week 6: Jesus Encourages his Disciples to Pray in Faith and Importance of Prayer
1. Content: Jesus encourages prayer in faith (Matthew 21:22), Importance of prayer.
2. Performance Objectives: Pupils should be able to explain faith in prayer and state importance.
3. Learning Activities:
i. Teacher Activities: The teacher teaches verse, the teacher discusses importance.
ii. Learning Activities: The learners role-play encouraging prayer, the learners group prayer.
4. Teaching and Learning Resources: Bible, faith illustrations.
Week 7: Mid-Term Break
Mid-term break provides time for rest and reflection on second term lessons. Teachers conduct mid-term tests covering Week 1 to Week 6 topics before pupils go on break. This assessment measures understanding of forgiveness and prayer teachings.
Week 8: Jesus Gives his Life for Us on the Cross
1. Content: Jesus gives his life (John 15:13-14).
2. Performance Objectives: Pupils should be able to explain Jesus’ sacrifice as love.
3. Learning Activities:
i. Teacher Activities: The teacher narrates event.
ii. Learning Activities: The learners discuss love examples.
4. Teaching and Learning Resources: Bible, cross pictures.
Week 9: Sacrifice Involved in Jesus Giving his Life for Us
1. Content: Sacrifice in Jesus’ life (John 3:16).
2. Performance Objectives: Pupils should be able to describe sacrifices involved.
3. Learning Activities:
i. Teacher Activities: The teacher explains sacrifices.
ii. Learning Activities: The learners draw timelines, the learners share thoughts.
4. Teaching and Learning Resources: Bible, sacrifice charts.
Week 10: The Death on The Cross
1. Content: The death on the cross (Luke 23:13-25).
2. Performance Objectives: Pupils should be able to retell the crucifixion story.
3. Learning Activities:
i. Teacher Activities: The teacher reads story, the teacher facilitates reflection.
ii. Learning Activities: The learners act out key parts, the learners journal feelings.
4. Teaching and Learning Resources: Bible, drama props for crucifixion scene.
Week 11: Revision
Revision week consolidates all second term learning about forgiveness, prayer, and Jesus’ sacrifice. Teachers use various review methods including group discussions, question and answer sessions, and practice exercises. Pupils prepare thoroughly for the final examination.
Week 12: Examination
The second term examination tests pupils’ knowledge of all topics covered. Teachers ensure a fair assessment environment where pupils can demonstrate their understanding. The exam includes questions on forgiveness, prayer, and the crucifixion story.
Week 13: Examination, Marking & Vacation
Teachers complete marking and provide detailed feedback on pupils’ performance. Results are recorded and shared with pupils before vacation begins. This feedback helps pupils understand their strengths and areas needing improvement in the next term.